Absolutely, I would have voted for Romney if I believed that a strong liklihood that Obama would somehow overturn free elections and the constitutional amendments limiting his terms.
In that case, it would no longer be a contest between two liberals that are both horrible on social values and on economic policies. One of the candidates would at that point be a clear threat to our democracy, and I would vote for the lesser evil.
I know people have tried to make that case for Obama as it is, but I don't see it.
It is concerning to me that the rule of law is not being followed with regard to Obama's citizenship and eligibility. But as I mentioned, the GOP has had control of the House and could have investigated. They share equal responsibility for that conspiracy and can no longer use it as an argument that I should vote for the GOP candidate.
"OR,that the Dems would so consolidate their power that the Repubs would not be able to regain the presidency for 12 more years?"
Well that depends on what you mean by "consolidate their power". If you mean sway voters, that's just the free election process. I don't see how they could do that unless they do a wonderful job for the next 4 years. Or the GOP gets even more stupid then they already are.
I don't believe the democrats are trying to make us all dependent. We are not as Romney said 47% dependent now. But even if we were, that's not a model that is sustainable, I don't think they could continue that for 4 years and be viewed favorable, much less 12 years. It's pretty clear neither candidate understands what has happened to our economy and neither knows how to fix it.
Of course, with failure to fix the economy, we may become more dependent on the government, and we may very well test how sustainable it is. And if the GOP's response continues to be to cut safety nets with no plan to fix the economy, that approach could very well keep democrats in power for some time.
I share all the principles, values, and views that you have. I only disagree with your decision to not vote - though I fully acknowledge that it is your right and privilege.
I have friends who voted for Obama for many good reasons. All regret it because they didn’t forsee the consequences. Hindsight is 20/20.
I think the potential consequences of giving Obama another 4 years may bring you - and many others - to the same regret.
As citizens, we cannot ultimately determine who we have to choose from....but once the person is chosen, we have to pick the lesser of two evils. It’s a citizen’s duty. It’s not the church picking a pastor, or some equivalent role. While Romney was politically the lesser of two evils, I believe he is a good man, a wise man, a man of integrity - all things that Obama is not.
I agree it’s the difference between running toward the cliff at 50mph vs. 100mph. But running at 50mph gives more time to possibly later change the direction of the beast.
Obama for 4 more years could just be the end of our nation - in many different ways.....